heroize
Americanverb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- heroization noun
Etymology
Origin of heroize
Example Sentences
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We like to think we’ve learned something since then because hundreds of thousands took to the streets to heroize Black everyman George Floyd.
From Los Angeles Times
The book doesn’t heroize them for turning their backs on hatred or gloss over their heinous crimes.
From Seattle Times
“We shouldn’t heroize people and say they’re the greatest guys in the world and that they didn’t make any mistakes, because that’s not true.”
From Los Angeles Times
"It doesn't heroize them in any way, shape, or form. It shows you the kind of stuff they have to deal with on a daily basis," he argued.
From Fox News
“At this point in time, it feels like masculinity is coming under a lot of questions and it seems appropriate, as males, to be dealing with the subject of masculinity, try to find some nuance in there, try not to demonize or heroize.”
From Washington Times
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